compassion
Compassion is the wish for sentient beings to be free from suffering and its causes. Posts include teachings and meditations on how to develop and increase compassion.
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Guidelines for each of the Three Jewels
Describing the guidelines for each of the Three Jewels and the first two of the…
View PostApplying interdependence to daily life
Understanding interdependence enables us to create the causes of happiness for this and future lives.
View PostMeditation on small acts of compassion can have big ...
A meditation to bring more kindness into our interactions with others.
View PostQualities of Buddha’s body, speech and mind
Explaining the qualities of Buddha's body, speech and mind, and beginning the section on Buddha…
View PostSmall acts of compassion can have big results
The far-reaching effects of small acts of kindness.
View PostMeditation on uncomfortable truths
A guided meditation on facing and dealing with uncomfortable truths.
View PostRefuting a permanent self
A refutation of partless atoms, permanent objects, and other wrong views.
View PostKindness, letting go, and attachment
Exploring how we can change our perspective and our behavior to benefit ourselves and others.
View PostA good motivation is everything
It's important to examine our true motivations and intentions.
View PostHappiness and pain come from the mind
Answering questions about karma, emotions and how to progress on the spiritual path.
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